Marcus Jordan Biography: Age, Height, Parents, Wife, Children, Net Worth

Marcus Jordan Biography, Age, Height, Parents, Wife, Children, Net Worth – Marcus Jordan is an American businessman and former college basketball player who played for the UCF Knights men’s basketball team. He is the second of five children of legendary basketball player and Hall of Famer Michael Jordan.

Who is Marcus Jordan?

Born Marcus James Jordan on December 24, 1990 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He is the son of Michael Jordan and Juanita Vanoy. His father is a retired Hall of Fame basketball player who played 15 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Marcus has two siblings; an older brother Jeffrey and a younger sister Jasmine. From his father, he has two half-sisters Ysabel and Victoria. They were born on February 9, 2014 after he married Yvette Prieto in 2013.

Marcus attended Loyola Academy in Wilmette, Illinois where he played basketball with his older brother Jeffrey. During their time, the duo helped the school to its conference championship, which was the best season in the school’s history.

He later took a transfer to Whitney Young Magnet High School in Chicago for his junior and senior seasons. In 2009, he led his school to the Illinois 4A Championship, managing a game-high 19 points in a 69–66 victory over Waukegan.

Marcus was named the state tournament’s most valuable player. After he graduated, he was the 60th-best high school senior shooting guard in the country, averaging 10.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game by ESPNU.

Marcus enrolled at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida after high school. He continued to play ball and during his freshman year, he scored 8.0 points per game before finishing with a total of 1152 points in his college career.

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He left UCF basketball team in august 2012 but continued to take classes at the school, same move his older brother did at UCF January before him. Later, he graduated with a degree in Hospitality Management in 2013.

Unfortunately, Marcus did not pursue basketball at the professional level. In 2016, he opened a high-end sneaker boutique in the Disney Springs retail area of Disney World in Orlando, Florida named “Trophy Room”.

Marcus Jordan Age, Height and Weight

Marcus Jordan was born on December 24, 1990 in Chicago, Illinois, United States to Michael Jeffrey Jordan and Juanita Vanoy. Currently, he is 33 years old (as of 2023). He stands at a height of 6 feet 3 inches tall (1.91 m) and weighs in at 84 kilograms (185 lbs).

Marcus Jordan Nationality and Ethnicity

Marcus Jordan was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States. However, he grew up in Highland Park, Illinois. He is an American national and of Afro-American descent.

What is Marcus Jordan’s profession?

Marcus Jordan is a businessman. He is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the online store “Trophy Room”. He started that boutique in 2016 where high-end sneakers are sold in Orlando, Florida. After the shop closed, he moved solely to doing business online.

When did Marcus Jordan retire?

Marcus Jordan did not play basketball professionally so there is no information about when he retired.

Why did Marcus Jordan quit basketball?

There have been several reasons as to why Marcus Jordan quit football. Among them was the fact he wasn’t dedicated to the game as his father before him.

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Marcus Jordan Hall of Fame

Is Marcus Jordan a Hall of Famer? No, Marcus Jordan is not a basketball Hall of Famer. The second son of legendary basketball player Michael Jordan did not make it to play the sport professionally after starring for UCF Knights men’s basketball team during his collegiate days.

Marcus Jordan Parent

Marcus Jordan’s parents are Michael Jordan and Juanita Vanoy.

Marcus Jordan Siblings

Does Marcus Jordan have siblings? Yes, Marcus Jordan has four siblings; an older brother Jeffrey and younger sister Jasmine. The other two are from his father’s second marriage to Yvette Prieto and they are Ysabel and Victoria.

Marcus Jordan Wife

Who is Marcus Jordan married to? Marcus Jordan is not yet married. According to online sources, he has been in a relationship with his girlfriend Larsa Pippen since 2022. She is an American reality television personality and an original cast of Bravo’s reality series Real Housewives of Miami since its premiere in 2011.

Marcus Jordan Children

Does Marcus Jordan have children? Marcus Jordan does not have any children yet.

Marcus Jordan Net Worth

As of 2024, Marcus Jordan has amassed a net worth estimated between US$1.5 million to US$2 million as of 2024, according to several online sources.

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